By Seun Ibiyemi Aviation security expert and former Lagos airport commandant, Group Captain John Ojikutu (rtd), has drawn attention to what he describes as the “misplaced spending priorities” of the federal government, highlighting the $25 billion spent on federal refineries that remain non-operational. Speaking in a chat with BusinessPointer on the parallel between the refineries…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of the newly introduced cashless payment system at airports following widespread traffic gridlock and delays experienced by travellers across the country. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed the directive after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by the…
…As Abuja airport registers 10,000 ‘Go Cashless’ cards By Seun Ibiyemi Frustration mounted at major airport access roads on Tuesday as desperate air travelers reportedly abandoned their vehicles in a bid to beat heavy traffic triggered by the implementation of a new cashless tollgate policy. The policy, introduced to promote seamless electronic payments and reduce…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has pledged strict enforcement of electronic payment systems across airports nationwide as part of efforts to eliminate revenue leakages and improve transparency. Kuku made the commitment while speaking to journalists after appearing before the House of Representatives Committee…
By Seun Ibiyemi Tension is mounting between the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and airline operators in Nigeria following allegations of price-fixing in the country’s aviation sector. The regulatory standoff began after the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) disclosed that it had received complaints alleging coordinated airfare increases among domestic carriers,…
There was palpable tension on Monday following a fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed the incident in a brief statement, assuring the public that emergency response teams were swiftly deployed to the scene. According to FAAN, its firefighting unit is currently…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the cessation of all cash transactions across its operations nationwide, effective February 29, 2026, in compliance with the Federal Government’s cashless policy directive. The decision, which received approval from the Federal Executive Council, mandates that all financial and business transactions conducted by the agency be processed…
By Adeyemi David The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has raised concerns over what it described as persistent regulatory compliance challenges within Nigeria’s aviation industry, warning that no operator is above the law. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, said some industry stakeholders have grown accustomed to “anyhowness”…
Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has secured the globally recognised ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification, becoming the only aviation ground handling company in Nigeria and among a select few in Africa to attain the standard. ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is widely regarded as the international benchmark for information security management, offering a comprehensive…
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc successfully hosted its annual Management Retreat at the Marriott Hotel, gathering top executives, Regional and Station Managers, and key stakeholders under the theme: “Reimagining Excellence: Ethics, Thrive and Sustain.” The retreat served as a platform for strategic reflection, leadership alignment, and forward-looking dialogue, as SAHCO seeks to enhance its…
